LHH We are seeking a Finance Manager to support the launch of a newly relocated distribution and light‑assembly facility in Italy, planned to start operations in Q1 2026. This is a hands‑on role in a growing environment, responsible for establishing financial processes, controls, and reporting while managing daily accounting activities. The position will evolve into building and leading a local accounting team. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: - Act as a financial partner to site leadership, providing analysis, KPIs, and insights for operational and commercial decisions. - Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and variance reviews. - Manage core processes: inventory and cost accounting, budgeting, consolidation, and reporting. - Support Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews. - Supervise accounting operations (AP, AR, bank accounting, general ledger, accruals, reconciliations) and perform tasks directly when needed. - Ensure compliance with Italian statutory requirements, tax obligations, and corporate accounting policies. - Coordinate with external advisors for VAT, statutory filings, and audits. - Implement and maintain strong internal controls. - Recruit, train, and develop accounting staff as the organization grows. Your Profile Profile: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; certifications (CPA, ACCA) are a plus. - Minimum 5 years' experience with strong hands‑on accounting skills, ideally in manufacturing or distribution. - High integrity, structured mindset, and strong ownership. - Proactive and comfortable working independently in an early‑stage operation. - Fluent in Italian and English. What We Offer - A key role in building the Finance function of a new operation in Italy. - High visibility and autonomy within an international industrial group. - Opportunity to develop a local accounting team over time. - Collaborative and performance‑driven culture with strong European and Corporate support. - Competitive compensation aligned with the Italian market. Location: Reggio Emilia #LC-IC1 «I candidati, nel rispetto del D.lgs. 198/2006, D.lgs. 215/2003 e D.lgs. 216/2003, sono invitati a leggere l'informativa sulla privacy consultabile sotto il form di richiesta dati della pagina di candidatura (Regolamento UE n. 2016/679). L'offerta è rivolta a candidati di entrambi i sessi, nel rispetto del D.lgs. 198/2006 e della normativa vigente in materia di pari opportunità. L'azienda promuove un ambiente di lavoro inclusivo e garantisce pari occasione a tutte le persone, indipendentemente da genere, età, origine, orientamento sessuale o disabilità.» Settore: Ingegneria Ruolo: Servizi finanziari/Gestione patrimoniale